Archive for March, 2013

— by KATHLEEN COLLINS — In theaters now, “The Host” is based on the novel by Stephenie Meyer (The Twilight Saga). Written and directed by Andrew Niccol, the movie stars Saoirse Ronan, Max Irons and Jake Abel (you can see two trailers from the movie HERE). Plot: When an unseen enemy t[...]

— by ADAM POYNTER — As has been a trend in Hollywood of late, we seem to get genre films in waves. There have been many werewolves and then vampire films and now it seems we are heading into zombie territory. We have already seen “Warm Bodies” earlier this year, as well as “Residen[...]

LEGO fans registered on http://rebrick.com have the opportunity to take part in the “The Lego Movie” by creating a 15- to 30-second video clip in the LEGO ReBrick Movie Competition. The winning video could be featured in the film, the first-ever full-length theatrical LEGO adventure from[...]

— by ADAM POYNTER — After a few days of a marketing blitz that included multiple movie posters as well as two separate teasers to the teaser trailer, the time has finally arrived. Yes, folks, I’m talking about the full-length trailers for James Mangold’s “The Wolverine.” While my[...]

Sony Pictures Classics announced it has acquired all North American, Latin American and Eastern European rights to Mike Leigh’s upcoming film, currently referred to as “Untitled Mike Leigh 13.” Leigh has gathered a prestigious cast and crew led by actor Timothy Spall, Casting Direc[...]

Sundance Institute and The O2 announced that three feature films have been added to the program for the second Sundance London film and music festival, set for April 25 to 28 at The O2. The added films are: “A.C.O.D.” (Director: Stuart Zicherman, Screenwriters: Ben Karlin, Stuart Zicherman); “[...]

— by ADAM DALE — While there have been many situations and tragedies that have shocked and impacted the American people over the years, if the events in “Olympus Has Fallen” were to actually occur, it would be an unbelievable tragedy that would have repercussions in the American psyc[...]

— by KATHLEEN COLLINS — Arriving in theaters tomorrow is the animated comedy “The Croods,” which features the voices of Ryan Reynolds, Nicolas Cage, Emma Stone, Clark Duke, Cloris Leachman and Catherine Keener. To get you in the prehistoric mood, we have a music video by Owl City [...]

Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures have announced the final principal cast for the upcoming “Godzilla” reboot. Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ken Watanabe, Elizabeth Olsen, Juliette Binoche, David Strathairn and Bryan Cranston are starring in the film. The companies also announced that [...]

— by ADAM POYNTER — The fact that you are reading this means that you are relying on technology — either by Smartphone, computer or tablet, you are dependent on the internet for information or social connections. Whether you want to admit it or not, the internet has changed the way[...]

— by BEV QUESTAD — There is no mother, no charismatic leader and no NGO whispering inspiration to the nine little girls featured in “Girl Rising.” They simply rise up, say no to their circumstance, and through uncanny determination, attain their goal. “Girl Rising” documents [...]

— by CHERRY BELL — Lionsgate ends the run of Capitol Couture portraits with none other than “His Eminence” who is “adored by all” (or rather hated by all) President Snow, played by Donald Sutherland in this portrait exclusive to Yahoo! Movies. There is a silent re[...]

— by CHERRY BELL — Lionsgate is continuing to roll out Couture portraits of each of our favorite “Catching Fire” characters in this massive promotional campaign. I’ve enjoyed every one of them. In an exclusive release to MTV’s Hollywood Crush, we finally get to se[...]

— by CHERRY BELL — “District 12 born and straight from the Seam,” Liam Hemsworth’s Gale Hawthorne plays a much bigger role in the trilogy from here on out. Not only has he been Katniss Everdeen’s best friend and hunting partner since their fathers died in the same[...]